Car diagnostics for a 2004 BMW Z4
Car diagnostics for the 2004 BMW Z4: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 BMW Z4 for car diagnostics
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
2004 BMW Z4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 BMW Z4
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 411 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (381), air bags (21) and electrical system (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V182000 | 2004-04-12 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, A VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Z4
Need a diagnostic check for your 2004 BMW Z4? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your Z4 and the shop
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The 2.5L 6-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed automatic, drives it.
How the arrangement works
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Driving while yours is at the shop
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Before the shop starts
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Car care, briefly
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Get an offer
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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